Enrollment
1,157
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehi, UT
Dry Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Dry Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001462
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dry Creek School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Lehi · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dry Creek School has class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dry Creek School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dry Creek School
Dry Creek School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lehi, Utah, enrolling 1,157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Utah schools and 42% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Among Lehi's public schools, it stands alongside Willowcreek Middle (1,591 students): Dry Creek School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.4:1 vs 26.1:1).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Dry Creek School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dry Creek School compares
Dry Creek School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in Utah - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Dry Creek School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Dry Creek School.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dry Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dry Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Lehi
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dry Creek School
How many students attend Dry Creek School?
Dry Creek School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehi, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek School is 30.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dry Creek School?
10.6% of students at Dry Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dry Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Dry Creek School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Lehi, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dry Creek School?
Dry Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dry Creek School rank among schools in Lehi?
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lehi on the city page.
Is Dry Creek School a good school?
Dry Creek School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Dry Creek School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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